The following remark was overheard at a meeting between managers and a systems analysis team at the Fence-Me-In fencing company: You told us the prototype would be finished three weeks ago. Were still waiting for it!"

a. In a paragraph, comment on the importance of rapid delivery of a portion of a prototyped information system.

b. List three elements of the prototyping process that must be controlled to ensure prompt delivery of the prototype.

c. What are some elements of the prototyping process that are difficult to manage? List them.